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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider kratom ban, fine increase, and charter amendment",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 11, 2026, addressing a range of items including financial reports, committee updates, and several ordinances. Key actions include a second reading to amend the Home Rule Charter, a first reading to prohibit kratom sales, and a first reading to increase Class B misdemeanor fines from $1,000 to $1,500. The council will also consider a school zone signage request, a gaming permit, liquor license renewals, and the 2025 audit report.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to review 2027 preliminary budget and street closure request",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council will discuss the 2027 preliminary budget and consider a street closure request from the Commercial Club. No final decisions are recorded on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to set bond limit, amend charter, ban kratom, raise fines",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council will hold a reorganization meeting, swear in officers, and appoint committee members. Key actions include a resolution setting a bond limit, first readings to amend the home rule charter, prohibit kratom sales, and raise Class B misdemeanor fines from $1,000 to $1,500. Several items tabled since 2025 remain unresolved.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-07-14__City_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-07-14_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://stanleynd.com"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on alley vacation, dock purchase, and liquor license renewal",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council will consider a resolution to vacate a public alleyway, approve a bill for a floating dock at the city pond, and renew a liquor license for Safari Fuels. The meeting also includes designating parking for fire department personnel on 2nd Ave SE and discussing the Sibyl Center.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-06-23_Special_Council_Minutes.pdf",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council hears alley vacation petition; decision set for June 23",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council held a public hearing on June 22, 2026, to accept comments on a petition to vacate a portion of an alley in the Flatt Addition. No one opposed the vacation, and the council took no action at the hearing. A decision is scheduled for the special council meeting on June 23, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-06-22_Public_Hearing_-_Vacating_Alleyway.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stanleynd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on water & sewer improvement district 56 special assessments",
   "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing to confirm the special assessment list for CIP 2 Water & Sewer Improvement District 56. Other business includes updates on the Christian Crossroads Academy, a request from the Sibyl Center, and a resolution for fireworks. Several items remain tabled, including a capital improvement project for the nursing home/hospital and a water purchase agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-06-09_City_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-06-09_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://stanleynd.com"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Stanley Council weighs abolishing municipal court after hearing",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council held a public hearing on whether to abolish the municipal court and transition to the district court system, as required by new state rules effective July 1, 2026. The council will decide at an upcoming regular meeting whether to adopt these rules. The hearing included testimony from the city attorney, the municipal judge, and residents, with mixed opinions on the change.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stanleynd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council hears public input on $1.84M watermain replacement for CIP Phase 4",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council held a public input meeting on the Capital Improvement Project Phase 4, which includes replacing aging water and sewer lines and making street improvements in a defined area. The estimated cost for the watermain replacement is $1,838,387, an increase of about $200,000 due to adding two blocks along 7th Ave SE. The public comment period runs from May 19 to June 19, 2026, with final design and bidding expected in late 2026 and early 2027 if the council proceeds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-05-19_Public_Input_Meeting.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://stanleynd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on alley vacation, floating dock, and Renaissance Zone application",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council will consider several notable items, including a petition to vacate an alley in Flatt Addition, a request from Wayne Johnson for a floating dock, and a Renaissance Zone application. The council will also discuss a multi-hazard mitigation plan update, a School Resource Officer MOU, and a water/sewer resolution. Several items remain tabled from previous meetings, including a capital improvement project for the nursing home/hospital and a water purchase agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-05-12_City_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-05-12_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://stanleynd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-24",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to continue tax equalization, consider Renaissance Zone application",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council will meet to continue the tax equalization process and consider a Renaissance Zone application. These are the only substantive items on the agenda, alongside the pledge of allegiance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-04-24_Special_City_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-04-24_Special_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://stanleynd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider untreated water sales from reservoir, road funding denied",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council will hold a public input meeting and tax equalization hearing before discussing several administrative items. Key agenda items include a presentation on untreated water sales from the reservoir, a report on treated and untreated water depot, and a denial of special road funding from the ND Department of Transportation. The council will also consider reappointing Tara Uran to the Special Assessment Commission and review a Brosz service contract.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-04-14_City_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-04-14_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://stanleynd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on putting sales tax measure on ballot",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council will consider approving a sales tax measure for the ballot and transferring funds from the general fund to Funds 38 and 39. Other business includes bid results for the city pasture lease, a Brosz Engineering report, and several tabled items such as a capital improvement project for the nursing home/hospital and a water purchase agreement. The meeting also covers routine reports from police, public works, and the city auditor.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-03-10_City_Council_Agenda(1).docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-03-10_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://stanleynd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss potential lawsuit, water sale, and property sale",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council will hold an executive session regarding a potential lawsuit involving Cory Hale, followed by further discussion. The council will also consider a request from ND Energy Services to purchase water from the Stanley Reservoir and review bid results for the sale of John Rian properties. Several items tabled from previous meetings remain on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-02-10_City_Council_Agenda.doc",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-02-10_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://stanleynd.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss tax abatements, lawsuits, and traffic ordinance",
   "summary": "The Stanley City Council will hold public hearings on property tax abatements for Jordan Kannianen and the Stanley Airport Authority, discuss potential lawsuits involving Cory Hale and Jennifer Rademacher, and consider second readings of traffic and offenses code chapters. Several items remain tabled, including a nursing home capital project and a water purchase agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-01-13_City_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.stanleynd.com/vertical/sites/%7BF8E2A9E5-7649-4533-97CA-1C23CB2A8F9F%7D/uploads/2026-01-13_Council_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://stanleynd.com"
  }
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